I didn't have a "Catholic" education, whatever that really means. I try not to do much with apostrophes, and contractions myself. I figure it is always less confusing.

Speaking of these apostrophes, WHY do most USA transcribed songs, put apostrophes in places where I don't ever remember people leaving out the ending, ie "-in'" instead of "-ing". Is this only done by the US singers, or is it that is what is sung?