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 Törni's 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 Törni's 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 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 Törni's 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