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ojibway
10-15-09, 09:54 PM
I have seen the Ballad from a Marine in Vietnam. I changed some words to fit the hounds I served with during Operation Desert Storm 1991.
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03 Blakey, Morris (chief), Cpl

Desert Storm Marine Warriors! Posted - Sep 4, 2009

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Marines Version



The Ballad of the Green Beret







We’re the men, The U.S. Marines



Dirty, rough, and fightin mean



Made in the states we came this way



We couldn’t care less about the Green Beret







We hit the desert both night and day



Closing with the enemy and making them pay



Don’t need chutes or wings upon our chest



But we are our country’s best







With Kevlars a top our head



We fought like hell and ate hot lead



So, keep your caps and silver wings



We’ll send them home with all your things







We served as the Sword and Shield for the Corps



Fighting Saddam and not keeping score



We saw the white flags and whites of their eyes



Putting them down by shock and surprise







There were Marines who gave up their lives



So the Green Beret could see their wives



If I had died in this far off land



I hope it was for a better man







While they stomp and beat their chests



We storm the bunkers and kill the rest



We’re the men, who fight each day



Since 1775, leading the way







Back at home a wife waits



Her brave Marine has meet his fate



He died so others could carry on



For his Corps and brothers all day long







I know this song won’t be a hit



But, we Marines could give a ****



So when it comes to glory and fame



We’ll kick your ass and take your name







We’re the Marines from Cold Steel



Hell in helmet and keeping it real



So wise up Doggie and Green Beret



We’ll still be here when you fade away.