Ballad of the Green Beret - Punk Rock Live [with Caption/Lyrics] | Military Tribute

Demoted performs a high-energy punk rock rendition of "Ballad of the Green Beret" live in Stuttgart, Germany. This powerful interpretation brings a modern edge to the classic military tribute song originally written by Barry Sadler and Robin Moore.

Video by Sgt. 1st Class Tim Beery, U.S. Special Operations Command Europe.

This video is in the public domain. The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Lyrics:

Ballad of the Green Berets

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 take from the Green Berets

Silver wings upon their chest
These are men, America's best
One hundred men will test today
But only three 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

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