Baby, It's Cold Outside

by Glee Cast

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(C#9)I

(C#9)I (Dm7)real ly can’t stay.

But ba by, it’s (C)cold out side.

I’ve (G9)got to go ’way.

But ba by, it’s (Dm7)cold out side.

This (Dm7)eve ning has been Been hop ing that (C)you’d drop so (Ab9)ver y (Gm9)nice.

I’ll (C)hold your hands.

They’re just (F#9)like My (Fmaj9)moth er will (F6/9)start to (Fmaj9)pi cry, ful, (F6/9)what’s your and (Fm7)Fa ther will be (Bb9)pac ing the (Fm7)floor.

ten to the (Bb7)fi re place So (C)real ly, aunt’s ha!

(Bb)mind I’d bet ter scur (A)ry!

cious.

ful, (Eb)please don’t Well, (D13)may be just a (D)half a drink more.

(Dm7)Put some rec ords (G7)on while I My (Dm7)neigh bors might think.

Ba by, it’s (C)bad out there!

Say!

What’s in this (G9)drink?

No cabs to be had out there.

I (Dm7)wish I knew how Your eyes are (C)like star to break (Ab9)the (Gm9)spell.

I’ll (C)take your hat.

Your (C13)hair (F#9)looks I (Fmaj9)ought to say, “No, no, no, sir!” I (Eb13)move in At (D13)least I’m gon na say that I tried.

(Dm7)What’s the sense of (G7)hurt ing my I (C6)real ly can’t Oh (Bb)stay.

by, don’t hold out.

Ah, but it’s (D7)cold

(G)out

(C)side.

I (Dm7)sim ply must go.

But ba by, it’s (C)cold out side.

The (G9)an swer is “no!” But ba by, it’s (Dm7)cold out side.

The (Dm7)wel come has been How luck y that (C)you dropped so (Ab9)nice and (Gm9)warm.

Look (C)out the win

dow at (F#9)the My (Fmaj9)sis ter will (F6/9)be sus (Fmaj9)Beau cious.

lips (F6/9)look de My (Fm7)broth er will be (Bb9)there at the (Fm7)door.

up on a (Bb7)trop i cal My (C)maid en aunt’s ha!

(Bb)mind I’d is ter scur (A)vi ti lips (Eb)are de Well, (D13)may be just a (D)cig a rette more.

(Dm7)Nev er such a (G7)bliz zard be I’ve (Dm7)got to get home.

Ba by, you’d (C)freeze out there.

Say!

What’s in this (G9)drink?

It’s up to your knees out there.

You’ve (Dm7)real ly been grand, I thrill when (C)you touch but don’t (Ab9)you (Gm9)see.

How (C)can you do

this (C13)thing (F#9)to There’s (Fmaj9)bound to be talk to mor row.

my (Eb13)life long At (D13)least there will be plen ty im plied.

(Dm7)if you caught pneu (G7)mo nia and I (C6)real ly can’t Get (Bb)stay.

ver that old doubt.

Ah, but it’s (D7)cold

(G)out

(C)side.

I (D7)cold

(Fm7)out

(C9)side.

Baby, It's Cold Outside by Glee Cast — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Baby, It's Cold Outside by Glee Cast in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Baby, It's Cold Outside" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Glee Cast songs work for kids?
Try "ABC", "YOU CAN'T STOP THE BEAT", "THE TIME OF MY LIFE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.