How Do You Remember LYRICS On Stage?

This is a pet peeve of mine. Too many performers use tablets or cheatsheets on stage to help them "remember" their lyrics. They spend most of their performance looking down while not engaging their audience.

I understand why people do it, but let's be honest here...

You rarely see a professional entertainer on stage reading lyrics from a tablet. Think of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Metalica, or even Willie Nelson. Let's talk about a couple of ways to commit your lyrics to memory.