Ask Yourself Why - Barbra Streisand

When you’re just out walking and you pass

Little signs that say «keep off the grass»

Did you ever stop and ask yourself why?

Pretty playgrounds children used to know

Little squares where lovers love to go Disappear so parking lots can grow

Why?

Once you start the questions never cease

What’s disturbed when you disturb the peace

Pets and children are prohibited

Why? Ask yourself why?

And when you think about it Bullets fly like popcorn on the screen

Recommended wholesome nice and clean

Making love’s the thing that can’t be seen

Why?

Let your hair down just an inch or two

Let your skin be red or green or blue

They invent a special name for you

Why?

On a clear day oh say can you see

What remains of mountain’s scenery

Catch a glimpse of all the scenery… Sky…

Beautiful sky. As shiny as a penny

So when you’re out walking and you pass

Near a sign that say «keep off the grass»

Put a sign right next to it that says «why?»