It started when I was 35, Mr. Happy. I really haven't been able to memorize a song successfully since then, but I can still remember the songs I learned in college. I hate it when people struggle to recall lyrics of songs they know perfectly well, so I swallow my pride and use "cheat sheets" or a songbook. If somebody doesn't like that, screw 'em. I wish more people would use "helps," although it does make their repertoire less portable.
-Joe Offer-