Picket Fences Lyrics

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

Chely Wright - Single White Female

May 1999

1. Single White Female
2. She Went Out For Cigarettes
3. It Was
4. Unknown
5. Love That We Lost, The
6. Fire, The
7. Picket Fences
8. Some Kind Of Somethin'
9. Rubbin' It In
10. Why Do I Still Want You