
About The Song
George Strait, the “King of Country Music”, is known for his smooth, rich voice and his down-to-earth lyrics. In his song “Cheaper Than A Shrink”, Strait sings about the therapeutic benefits of drinking with friends.
The song begins with Strait sitting in an accountant’s office, feeling down about his finances. The accountant tells him that he needs to cut back on his spending, but Strait argues that drinking with his friends is cheaper than therapy.
Strait sings:
I was sittin’ in a chair at the H&R Block Some bean countin’, pencil pusher runnin’ up the clock Said, ‘I’ve tallied up your numbers for the year, son And you’re in a heap of trouble, you’re in debt up to your ears’ I said, ‘Well, I know that, but what can I do? I’ve got three good friends and they’re cheaper than a shrink’
Strait goes on to describe the different ways that his friends help him through tough times. They listen to him vent, they offer advice, and they make him laugh.
He sings:
When I’m feelin’ down and blue I know just what to do I call up my three good friends And we drink a few
“Cheaper Than A Shrink” is a lighthearted song with a serious message. It’s a reminder that sometimes the best way to deal with our problems is to talk to someone we trust and have a good laugh.
The song is also a testament to the power of friendship. True friends are always there for us, no matter what. They offer us support, laughter, and a shoulder to cry on.
“Cheaper Than A Shrink” is a classic country song that will resonate with anyone who has ever had a good friend. It’s a song about the importance of friendship, the power of laughter, and the healing benefits of a cold beer.
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Lyric
I was sittin’ in a chair at the H&R BlockSome bean countin’, pencil pusher runnin’ up the clockSaid, “I’ve tallied up your numbers for the end of the yearAnd son, you’ve spent a small fortune on liquor and beer.”I said, it’s cheaper than a shrinkYou don’t have to thinkYou just pour and drinkIt’s sixteen-fifty for a bottle of JackNo pouring out your heart to some high-dollar quackJust a flip of the wrist and you’re gettin’ it doneAnd gettin’ just as messed up and havin’ a lot more funAnd it’s cheaper than a shrinkYou don’t have to thinkYou just pour and drinkAw, it’s cheaper than a shrinkNow me and her had this little problem between usTryin’ to bridge the gap between Mars and VenusShe said, “Honey, I think we need to see a marital counselor.”I said, “All we need to do is slam a case of twelve-ouncers.”‘Cause it’s cheaper than a shrinkYou don’t have to thinkYou just pour and drinkAbout eighteen bucks’ll get you four six-packsNo pouring out your heart to some high dollar quackJust a flip of the wrist and you’re gettin’ it doneAnd gettin’ just as messed up and havin’ a lot more funAnd it’s cheaper than a shrinkYou don’t have to thinkYou just pour and drinkYeah, it’s cheaper than a shrinkIf liquor prices soared as high as gasolineThen I’d a quit drinkin’ back when I was nineteenIt’s the oldest most proven form of therapyThe best thing about it far as I can see is that it’sCheaper than a shrinkYou don’t have to thinkYou just pour and drinkAnd it’s cheaper than a shrinkAw, you just pour and drinkAnd it’s a whole lot cheaperThan some big town, clock hound, drag you down shrink