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 Who's lives are still spinnin' around Tell me what's so great about picket fences Paintin' them's such a mess And a big backyard where kids can play I'd pro'bly never get a moments 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 But 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 backyard where kids can play I'd pro'bly never get a moments 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