I totally agree with your post Melodeonboy. There is a very big difference between someone who has not even attempted to learn the words and a new singer who wants a cheat sheet, 'just in case'. Dick, I don't think you can expect a newbie to easily be able to ad-lib or just carry on, when they are half paralysed with fright anyway, but ready to have ago. Have you never had the experience of singing a song perfectly a dozen times in your own home but messing it up when you are standing at the front? Also, some people may be very good singers, but find it very difficult indeed to learn songs by heart. It seems a shame to discourage new singers from performing by sending out negative vibes.

Amber