Who wrote the following lyrics:  "But you who philosophise disgrace
and criticise all fears/Take the rag away from your face/Now ain't the
time for your tears." It's a famou American songwriter.

Hi pixiewix,

The lines are by Bob Dylan, from "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll."

The lyrics are available on Dylan's website:

http://bobdylan.com/songs/hattie.html

--efn

Your a lifesaver.... many thanks.  We thought it was Dylan but I have
never heard of that song.
thanks again.