Picket Fences Lyrics - Single White Female - Chely Wright

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