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The Head Man

from Lord Abergavenny's Hills by Darren Black

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In 1794 Samuel Hopkins became residential manager of the Blaenavon Ironworks. His mansion, known as Ty Mawr or Blaenavon House, was an austentatious home, but despite this he was well liked by many of the local people for his benevolence.

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No-one sees what the head man sees, the head man sees what nobody sees
Whether you're sick, down at heel, he'll do all that he can for thee
For the head man sees, the head man sees ahead for you and me

No-one knows what the head man knows, the head man knows what nobody knows
A big old house made of stone, fit for an Iron Master's home
For the head man knows, the head man knows all there is to know

He's there for to offer the gift of the cloth
And the name of his workers - this he knows and treats them with respect

No-one hears what the head man hears, the head man hears what nobody hears
Swing the lead or swig the beer, he'll find out and and he'll kick your rear
For the head man hears, the head man hears all there is to hear

He's there for the learning, at tuppence a time
Where wives teach the children - schools at Little Quick and Bunker's Hill

He’s there for the healing, and care for the old
Insane or the bleeding - charity, infirmaries for all

No-one sees what the head man sees, the head man sees what nobody sees
Whether you're sick, down at heel, he'll do all that he can for thee

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from Lord Abergavenny's Hills, track released March 14, 2015
Darren Black: guitars/vocals

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Darren Black is a Hampshire UK based musician, songwriter and composer whose songs are rooted in sociological and political observation. His latest album 'Empty Halls Can Feel Like crowded Rooms' was released in January 2023.

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