This song parody is dedicated to all my dog friends across the country and beyond who are dealing with the subfreezing temperatures and snow. I admit in my youth I found such weather fun to play in, but now that I am older and somewhat wiser, I find myself siding more with Mom’s part in this parody of “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” that I first shared in 2016. To everyone dealing with this cold snap, I hope you stay inside and tap your paws to this little ditty to stay warm! And for those brave enough to go out, please make a snow angel for me! Because despite the temperatures being perfect for snow, we don’t have a single flake here in my corner of Maine!
I want to go play (Puppy, it’s cold outside)
It’s such a nice day (Puppy, it’s cold outside)
The weather is great (Great to stay inside)
I’ve been so very nice (Oh look at all that ice!)
Mother there’s no need to worry (Puppy what is your hurry?)
My brother is pacing the floor (He really doesn’t want to go outdoors)
It’s time to scurry (No seriously, what’s ya hurry?)
Maybe we’ll wait a half hour more (Please get away from that door)
Look at the neighbors’ ice rink (Puppy, it’s bad out there)
Let’s skate, what do ya think? (I’d rather stay in here)
I wish I knew how (Let’s play inside now)
To do a figure eight (Hey look at your brother, isn’t he great!)
You always say no, no, no (Hey, what do you know?)
Please don’t make me cry (If you go out we’ll die)
I really can’t play? (Puppy we have all day)
Ah, Puppy it’s cold outside
I really must go (But Puppy, it’s cold outside)
You always say no (But Puppy, it’s cold outside)
Don’t make me vicious (Don’t these treats look delicious?)
Well maybe one cookie more (It’s never been this cold before!)
Feel that crisp air! (Oh Puppy, you’ll freeze out there!)
I’ve got a fur coat (It’s up to your tail out there)
This weather is grand (There’s snow all over the land)
Please play with me (Staying warm is the key!)
It’s bound to be cold tomorrow (Stop singing in falsetto)
You can’t say I didn’t try (To catch pneumonia and die)
I want to go play (We can do that all day)
Ah but it’s cold outside
Oh Puppy, it’s cold outside!