Started out as a reserve
Soon promoted, well deserved
And the legend has begun
With a bounty on his head
The Red Army wants him dead
Soviet enemy number one
Pre-Chorus
Cross of Mannerheim, addicted to the wargame
Neverending fame, victory reclaimed
Oh we remember, we remember, we remember
Chorus
Shout, Lauri Törni's name
A Soldier of 3 armies knows the game
Deeds that echo from the past
Rise, from beyond your grave
Son of Finland and a Green Beret
May you Rest in Peace at last
Lauri Allan Törni!
Verse
Cross the water, a new start
War still beating in his heart
A new legend has been born
Started out as a reserve
Soon promoted, well deserved
Changed his name to Larry Thorne
Pre-Chorus
Cross of Mannerheim, addicted to the wargame
Neverending fame, victory reclaimed
Oh we remember, we remember, we remember
Shout, Lauri Törni's name
A Soldier of 3 armies knows the game
Deeds that echo from the past
Rise, from beyond your grave
Son of Finland and a Green Beret
May you Rest in Peace at last
Lauri Allan Törni!
Bridge
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 3 armies knows the game
Deeds that echo from the past
Rise, from beyond your grave
Son of Finland and a Green Beret
May you Rest in Peace at last
Lauri Allan Törni!