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 #1 Cross of Mannerheim, addicted to the wargame Neverending fame, victory reclaimed Oooh 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! 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 Cross of Mannerheim, addicted to the wargame
Neverending fame, victory reclaimed Oooh 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! 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!