I used to really beat myself up for forgetting words (because of nerves) or lines or even verses (which is sometimes easier to cover up). It hepled to see some of the great singers forget their places & all the while be very calm about it. Folk audiences are very forgiving if you're human. If you can smoothly keep going you'll be in great shape. The worst for me was my first time in front of a large crowd. The first or second First Night (maybe 1978?) in Boston at the Arlington St Church, it was packed maybe 500 people, got up & ask if I could get some help on the chorus (Rock Island Line). I was shocked, the response was strong, loads were singing through the refrain, then wham, I couldn't remember the start of the song, I couldn't remember any of the song, I could swear they could see my little heart busting through my shirt, that they could even feel my knees knocking, I was dying. I kept trying to find the start of the song & couldn't. Someone in the crowd yelled go on & try something else, so I did. It was fine once I got started in on a new song, no one notice that heart was on the outside of my shirt or that my knees kept time with the street cars. That first time was the worst & it didn't kill me, so it slowly got better from then on & I never worried about it as much after that first terrifying experience, I knew it couldn't get worst. Good luck & I hope it helps to know it happens to others & that they survive. Barry