Ballad of Vic Hayes Lyrics

Way back the 40s when times were tough

In the outback of Oz there just wasn't enough

For Vic Hayes to achieve his life long dream

He scrimped and saved and lived off of the land

Never seemed to get him the upper hand

His dream to own a boat would never be

Then in a dirty saloon at a poker game

He met a young man who felt just the same

A mean ranch hand by the name Isaac the Gun

He said he had a plan to stick it to the man

And needed to borrow Vic Hayes' van

Vic would ride along to help him too

Vic Hayes, poor Vic Hayes

Vic Hayes, poor Vic Hayes

Isaac gave Vic a gun sayin they'd have some fun

When the whole thing was done they would have to run

Hopped in the van and drove to the Commonwealth bank

They robbed the bank with their guns ablaze

Isaac left first and then Vic Hayes

Their getaway plan was cut short on the spot

They saw the sheriff a standing there

He shouted put your hands up in the air

You're going to come with me to the county jail

Isaac went for his gun but found it empty

Sheriff shot him down cause he had plenty

Shouted Hayes you're next don't do it son

Vic Hayes, run Vic Hayes

Vic Hayes, run Vic Hayes

As Vic went for his gun the sheriff took aim

He fired one shot and Vic cried out in pain

As the sheriff blew his trigger finger off

With his working left hand, Vic pulled out a knife

And with a cry of delight took the sheriff's life

Watched him fall in a heap right on the spot

Vic grabbed all the cash and jumped in the van

He knew he'd now be a wanted man

It was time for him to leave his home behind

He drove to the docks and bought a folk boat

Prepared for a long trip and buttoned up his coat

Sailed for six months to England's shores

Vic Hayes, sail Vic Hayes

Vic Hayes, sail Vic Hayes

Vic Hayes, where's Vic Hayes

Vic Hayes, where's Vic Hayes