Baby, It's Cold Outside

by Louis Armstrong
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Lyrics

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I (Bb6)real ly can’t stay.

But, ba by, it’s cold out side.

I’ve (Cm7)got to go ’way.

But, ba by, it’s cold out side.

This (Bb6)eve ning has been Been hop ing that you’d drop so

(Gb9)ver y (Fm9)nice.

I’ll hold your hands.

They’re just like My (Ebmaj9)moth er will (Eb6/9)start to (Ebmaj9)wor ry, ful, what’s your and (Ebm7)Fa ther will be (Ab9)pac ing the Like (Ebm7)floor.

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

mind I’d bet ter scur (Db)ry!

cious.

ful, please don’t Well, (C13)may be just a (C)half a drink more.

Put some rec ords on while I My (Bb6)neigh bors might think.

Ba by it’s bad out there!

Say!

What’s in this (F9)drink?

No cabs to be had out there.

I (Bb6)wish I knew how Your eyes are like star (Gm7)to break (Gb9)the (Fm9)spell.

I’ll take your hat.

Your hair looks I (Ebmaj9)ought to say, “No, no, no, sir!” I move in At (C13)least I’m gon na say that I tried.

What’s the sense of hurt ing my I (Bb6)real ly can’t Oh, (Ab)stay.

by, don’t hold out.

Ah, but it’s (C7)cold

(F)out

(Bb)side.

I (Bb6)sim ply must go.

But, ba by, it’s cold out side.

The (Cm7)an swer is “No!” But, ba by, it’s cold out side.

The (Bb6)wel come has been How luck y that you dropped so

(Gb9)nice and (Fm9)warm.

Look out the win

dow at the My (Ebmaj9)sis ter will (Eb6/9)be sus (Ebmaj9)pi cious.

lips look de My (Ebm7)broth er will be (Ab9)there at the Like (Ebm7)door.

up on a trop i cal My (Ab)real ly, aunt’s ha!

mind I’d bet ter scur (Db)ry!

cious.

lips are de Well, (C13)may be just a (C)cig a rette more.

Nev er such a bliz zard be I’ve (Bb6)got to get home.

Ba by, you’d freeze out there.

Say!

What’s in this (F9)drink?

It’s up to your knees out there.

You’ve (Bb6)real ly been grand, I thrill when you touch (Gm7)but don’t (Gb9)you (Fm9)see.

How can you do

this thing to There’s (Ebmaj9)bound to be talk to mor row.

my life long At (C13)least there will be plen ty im plied.

if you caught pneu mo nia and I (Bb6)real ly can’t Get (Ab)stay.

ver that old doubt.

Ah, but it’s (C7)cold

(F)out

(Bb)side.

I (C7)cold

(Ebm7)out

(Bb9)side.

Baby, It's Cold Outside — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Baby, It's Cold Outside" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Baby, It's Cold Outside

Why does "Baby, It's Cold Outside" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
What key is "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Louis Armstrong played in?
Baby, It's Cold Outside is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Baby, It's Cold Outside" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
"Baby, It's Cold Outside" was originally performed by Louis Armstrong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: Ab7, Ab9, Abdom, B9, Bb, Bb6, Bb9, Bbdom, +18 more.
What other songs by Louis Armstrong can I play here?
Try "JUST A GIGOLO", "DREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF ME", "We Have All The Time In The World". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Baby, It's Cold Outside".
Can I see all the notes in "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 80 BPM.

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