est une chanson patriotique américaine sortie en single en . Écrite par le Barry Sadler et l'auteur Robin Moore et interprétée par Sadler, cette ballade est l'une des rares chansons de l'époque de la guerre du Viêt Nam à présenter l'armée américaine, en l'occurrence les « bérets verts » des Special Forces, sous un jour positif.
Ballad of the Green Berets rencontre un grand succès à sa sortie et se classe des hits-parades établis par les magazines Billboard et Cash Box. Ses ventes sont si élevées qu'elle termine également en tête du classement de fin d'année de Billboard. Elle a été l'objet de plusieurs reprises, ainsi que de parodies.
Paroles +Paroles OriginalesParoles de Dolly PartonFighting soldiers from the sky
Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green BeretFighting soldiers from the sky Fearless men who jump and die
Men who mean just what they say
The brave men of the Green BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men will test today
But only three win the Green BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men we'll test today
But only three win the Green BeretTrained to live off nature's land Trained in combat hand to hand
Men who fight by night and day
Courage take from the Green BeretTrained to live, off nature's land Trained in combat, hand to hand
Men who fight by night and day
Courage deep from the Green BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men will test today
But only three win the Green BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men we'll test today
But only three win the Green BeretBack at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate
He has died for those oppressed
Leaving her his last requestDelta Force and CIA Marines and SOCOM clear the way
Covert missions now in play
Special OPS like the Green BeretPut 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 BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men we'll test today
But only three win the Green BeretWhile back at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate
He has died for those oppressed
Leaving her this last requestPut silver wings on my son's chest Make him one of America's best
He'll be a man they'll test one day
So have him win the Green Beret
Have him win the Green BeretSilver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best
One hundred men we'll test today
But only three win the Green Beret
Notes et références
Catégorie:Chanson de 1966 Catégorie:Chanson sur la guerre du Vietnam Catégorie:Chant militaire Catégorie:Chant patriotique américain Catégorie:Chant patriotique Catégorie:Single musical sorti en 1966 Catégorie:Single numéro un dans le Billboard Hot 100 Catégorie:Single numéro un dans le Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks