FIGHTING SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY - THE BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS
Posted for: GABRIEL RALPH ALAMO:

FIGHTING SOLDIERS FROM THE SKY

THE BALLAD OF THE GREEN BERETS


by

STAFF SERGEANT
BARRY SADLER

and

ROBIN MOORE



Fighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green Beret.


Silver Wings upon their chest
These are men, America's best
One hundred men will test today
But only three win the Green Beret.


Trained to live off nature's land
Trained in combat, hand to hand
Men who fight by night and day
Courage picked from the Green Beret.


Silver Wings upon their chest
These are men, America's best
One hundred men will test today
But only three will win the Green Beret.


Back at home a young wife waits
Her Green Beret has met his fate
He has died for those oppressed
Leaving her his last request.


Put Silver Wings on my son's chest
Make him one of America's best
He'll be a man they'll test one day
Have him win the Green Beret.
Posted by: CLAY MARSTON
Email: CMARSTON@INTERLOG.COM
Relationship: BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCHER - ARMY
Monday, January 23, 2006
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