I have had the same problem too. I am currently working with some Hanson books (and on one song in particular, "Canyon Canon") which I have been able to memorize. As I am working on a song, I tackle it in phrases or measures at a time. I also commit the melody and chord progressions to memory and that helps a lot. I'll often hum or sing the tune when I am away from the guitar, or play the audio track of the piece (if there is one) in the car, on my iPod, etc and that helps too.
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