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Baby It’s Cold Outside Chords

Dean Martin Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.

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Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.

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Amtap to play

Ftap to play

Gtap to play

Dmtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.

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Ftap to play

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Dmtap to play

Key

C Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

C · Am · F · G · Dm

A classic duet popularized by Dean Martin, often performed as a playful winter flirtation. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Swing Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a conversational, call-and-response feel; keep the strumming light and breezy.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

I really can’t stay (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

I’ve got to go away (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

This evening has been (Been hoping that you’d drop in)

C

So very nice (I’ll hold your hands, they’re just like ice)

G7

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful, what’s your hurry?)

F

My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar)

C

So really I’d better scurry (Beautiful, please don’t hurry)

G7

Well maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour)

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Verse 2

C

I simply must go (But baby, it’s cold outside)

G7

The answer is no (But baby, it’s cold outside)

F

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you dropped in)

C

So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm)

G7

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh, your lips look delicious)

F

My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon a tropical shore)

C

My maiden aunt’s mind is vicious (Gosh, your lips are delicious)

G7

But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before)

Chorus

C

I got to get home (Baby, you’ll freeze out there)

G7

Say, lend me your coat? (It’s up to your knees out there)

F

You’ve really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand)

C

But don’t you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

G7

There’s bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow)

F

At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died)

C

I really can’t stay (Get over that old doubt)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Bridge

C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

F C

Baby, it’s cold outside

G7

Baby, it’s cold outside

Chorus

C

The neighbors might think (Baby, it’s bad out there)

G7

Say, what’s in this drink? (No cabs to be had out there)

F

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now)

C

To break this spell (I’ll take your hat, your hair looks swell)

G7

I ought to say no, no, no, sir (Mind if I move in closer?)

F

At least I’m gonna say that I tried (What’s the sense in hurtin’ my pride?)

C

I really can’t stay (Baby, don’t hold out)

G7

Ah, but baby, it’s cold outside

Practice tip: Practice the chord changes between C, G7, and F slowly. The G7 chord leads strongly back to C, which is the core movement of this song.