Started out as a reserve
Soon promoted when deserved
And the legend has begunWith a bounty on his head
The red army wants him dead
Soviet enemy number oneCross of Mannerheim
Addicted to the war game
Never-ending flame
Victory reclaimedOh we remember
We remember
We rememberShout!
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 TörniAcross the water a new start
War still beating in his heart
A new legend has been bornStarted out as a reserve
Soon promoted when deserved
Changed his name to
Larry ThorneCross of Mannerheim
Addicted to the war game
Never-ending flame
Victory reclaimedOh we remember
We remember
We rememberShout!
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 lastFrom 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 CrossShout!
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