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 is such a mess And a big back yard where kids can play I'd probably never get a moments rest And setting 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 I guess I'll never know
