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Misheard lyrics (also called mondegreens) occur when people misunderstand the lyrics in a song. These are NOT intentional rephrasing of lyrics, which is called parody. This page contains all the misheard lyrics for Ballad of the Green Berets that have been submitted to this site and the old collection from inthe80s started in 1996. For more information about the misheard lyrics available on this site, please read our FAQ.

Sgt Barry Sadler's, "Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
But only three win the dream parade
Original Lyrics:
But only three win the Green Beret
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Fighting dojos from the sky
Original Lyrics:
Fighting soldiers from the sky
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
See the wings upon their chest
Original Lyrics:
Silver wings upon their chest
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad Of The Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Courage take from the Green Beret.
Original Lyrics:
Courage Peak from the Green Beret.
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad Of The Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Fearless men who jump and I...
Original Lyrics:
Fearless men who jump and die
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad Of The Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Fearless men who jump and dive
Original Lyrics:
Fearless men who jump and die
His rank was SSgt (Staff Sergeant), not just Sgt (Sergeant)
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Leaving her
This last request
Original Lyrics:
Leaving her
His last request
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
The ballad of the Green Berets
Original Lyrics:
The brave men of the Green Beret
SSgt. Barry Sadler's, "The Ballad of the Green Berets"
Misheard Lyrics:
Vagabond, a young white waif.
Original Lyrics:
Back at home, a young wife waits.

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