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

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



Tell me what's so great about picket fences

I guess I'll never know