From the recording Like a Viking
A joyful celebration of thrift, love, and living richly without spending much at all.
Lyrics
Oh, I’m no high roller, no big spender
But I’ll love you cheap and tender
Met you down at the weekend market
Trading smiles by the bargain carpet
You said, “You fancy lunch?” I said, I might
If you don’t mind ketchup packets tonight
Got no gold, no diamond ring
But I can make a jukebox sing
We’ll dance for free on the grocery floor
To the beat of the beep from the discount store
Ain’t got money, but I’ve got flair
You can find me anywhere there’s a half-price pair
’Cause I’m cheap as chips, baby
But I’m golden through and through
Might not have much gravy
But I’ll spend it all on you
Drive-thru dates and thrift-store threads
Dreams made out of day-old bread
We laugh too loud, we pay too small
But we’re living large at the outlet mall
Ain’t got credit, but I’ve got style
We’ll stretch that dollar for a country mile
’Cause I’m cheap as chips, baby
But I’m golden through and through
Might not have much gravy
But I’ll spend it all on you
Who needs diamonds when fries will do
I’ll trade the world for a night with you
So grab that cone of salty bliss
We’re rich in love — and poor in risk
’Cause I’m cheap as chips, baby
But I’m golden through and through
Might not have much gravy
But I’ll spend it all on you
Yeah, I’m cheap as chips, baby
But you make me feel brand new