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