Started out as a reserve Soon promoted when deserved And the legend has begun
With a bounty on his head
The red army wants him dead Soviet enemy number one
Cross of Mannerheim Addicted to the war game Never-ending flame Victory reclaimed
Oh we remember We remember We remember
Shout ! Lauri TörniŽs name A soldier of three armies knows the game Keeps their echo from the past Rise from beyond your grave Son of Finland and the Green Beret
May you rest in peace at last Lauri Allan Törni
Across the water a new start War still beating in his heart A new legend has been born
Started out as a reserve Soon promoted when deserved Changed his name to Larry Thorne
Cross of Mannerheim Addicted to the war game Never-ending flame Victory reclaimed
Oh we remember
We remember We remember
Shout ! Lauri TörniŽs name A soldier of three armies knows the game Keeps their echo from the past Rise from beyond your grave Son of Finland and the Green Beret May you rest in peace at last Lauri Allan Törni
From the finnish lakes Into Germany and USA All the wars he came across Cross of Mannerheim, an Iron Cross A Bronze Star, Purple Heart, One Distinguished Flying Cross
Shout ! Lauri TörniŽs name A soldier of three armies knows the game Keeps their echo from the past Rise from beyond your grave Son of Finland and the Green Beret May you rest in peace at last Lauri Allan Törni