Scorn Not His Simplicity

Scorn Not His Simplicity

"Scorn not his Simplicity" is a song written by the Irish songwriter Phil Coulter.

The Song has been performed by several Irish musicians.

History of the song

Phil Coulter's first son was born with Down syndrome, several months later he wrote the song Scorn not his Simplicity about his experiences with his son's disorder. He first played the song to Luke Kelly. Because of the personal essence of the song Luke Kelly felt that the song should not be sung except for special occasions, and not on every performance.

ee also

*List of Irish ballads


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