Baby, It's Cold Outside

by Louis Armstrong
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Louis Armstrong in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Eb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Baby, It's Cold Outside"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Eb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Eb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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