Picket Fences

Little boys and little girls dream of big, big things

They're taught at a tender age just what life should bring

Get a job, say I do and settle yourself down

But what about those of us whose lives are still spinnin' around

Tell me what's so great about picket fences

Paintin' them's such a mess

And a big back yard where kids can play

I'd probably never get a moment's rest

And settin' the table for five at five

Only means more dishes to load

What's so great about picket fences

I guess I'll never know

Here I am in my prime, at least they tell me so

And if I go to sleep at night I always go alone

I guess that I could have it all and someone by my side

But I can't take the give and take the price is just too high

Tell me what's so great about picket fences

Paintin' them's such a mess

And a big back yard where kids can play

I'd probably never get a moment's rest

And settin' the table for five at five

Only means more dishes to load

What's so great about picket fences

I guess I'll never know

Tell me what's so great about picket fences

I guess I'll never know