A grove was blazing red and yellow
A crimson sunset was alight
We were a group of eighteen fellows
But only three of us survived
How very few good friends we cherished
Lived through the night to see the day
Beside an unfamiliar village
Upon a hilltop with no name
Against the night sky in the distance
A flare was falling like a star
In spite of facing strong resistance
No one would think of losing heart
And anyone who saw that battle
Remembers those who still remain
Beside an unfamiliar village
Upon a hilltop with no name
The hill was under heavy fire
With dazzling blasts and bombing raids
And at that moment we desired
To strengthen friendships we had made
Against the odds, we climbed the hill side
And loyal to our dream remained
Beside an unfamiliar village
Upon a hilltop with no name
I close my eyes and see their faces
Inside our dugout in the pines
As if we're sharing our embraces
Despite the years we left behind
As if we are all back together
And on the battle front again
Beside an unfamiliar village
Upon a hilltop with no name