Baby, It's Cold Outside

canción del 1944 de Frank Loesser

«Baby, It's Cold Outside» es una canción del año 1944 con música y letra del compositor estadounidense Frank Loesser. Se usó para la película de 1949 Neptune's Daughter. La canción ganó el premio Óscar a la mejor canción original de dicho año.[1][2]​ En la película está interpretada por Esther Williams y Ricardo Montalban.

«Baby, It's Cold Outside»

Esther Williams
Canción de Esther Williams y Ricardo Montalban
Publicación 1944
Género pop
Compositor Frank Henry Loesser
Letrista Frank Henry Loesser
Idioma original inglés

Descripción

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La canción es del tipo llamada y respuesta, normalmente interpretada por una voz masculina que intenta convencer a un invitado, normalmente una mujer (voz femenina), de que debe pasar la noche en su casa ya que el tiempo es frío y el viaje de vuelta a su hogar será dificultoso.

Letra (entre paréntesis la parte masculina)

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I really can't stay

(But baby it's cold outside) I've got to go away (But baby it's cold outside.)

This evening has been (Been hoping that you'd drop in) So very nice (I'll hold your hands, they're just like ice.)

My mother will start to worry (Beautiful what's your hurry) My father will be pacing the floor (Listen to the fireplace roar.)

So really I'd better scurry (Beautiful please don't hurry) But maybe just a half a drink more (Put some records on while I pour.)

The neighbors might faint (Baby it's bad out there) Say what's in this drink (No cabs to be had out there.)

I wish I knew how (Your eyes are like starlight now) To break this spell (I'll take your hat, your hair looks swell.)

I ought to say, "No, no, no sir." (Mind if I move in closer) At least I'm gonna say that I tried (What's the sense in hurtin' my pride.)

I really can't stay (Oh baby, don't hold out)

(ambos): Baby it's cold out side.

I simply must go (But baby it's cold outside) The answer is no (But baby it's cold outside.)

Your welcome has been (How lucky that you droped in) So nice and warm (Look out the window at that storm.)

My sister will be suspicious (Gosh your lips look delicious) My brother will be there at the door (Waves upon the tropical shore.)

My maiden aunts mind is vicious (Gosh your lips are delicious) But maybe just a cigarette more (Never such a blizzard before.)

I've gotta get home (But baby you'd freeze out there) Say lend me a comb (It's up to your knees out there.)

You've really been grand (I thrill when you touch my hand) But don't you see? (How can you do this thing to me?)

There's bound to be talk tomorrow (Think of my lifelong sorrow) At least there will be plenty implied (If you got pneumonia and died.)

I really can't stay (Get over that old out.)

(ambos): Baby it's cold

Baby it's cold outside...[3]

Otras versiones

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Una de las versiones más populares la llevaron a cabo Lady Gaga y Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Referencias

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  1. Óscar a la mejor canción original de 1949 The Guardian. Consultado el 5 de mayo de 2018.
  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 
  3. Letra MetroLyrics. Consultado el 10 de mayo de 2018

Enlaces externos

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Predecesora:
Buttons and Bows
de The Paleface
Óscar a la mejor canción original
1949
Sucesora:
Mona Lisa
de Captain Carey, U.S.A.