“THIS SONG MADE HIM WALK AWAY FROM THE PIANO FOR GOOD.” The last time Marty Robbins sat down at the piano, it wasn’t meant to be a goodbye. A few people were in the room that night. Musicians. Friends. Quiet listeners who knew enough not to interrupt when a song started carrying more weight than expected. “Am I That Easy To Forget” wasn’t just another tune on the list. You could hear it in the way Marty played — softer, slower, almost guarded. Each lyric seemed to reach a little too deep. Those listening felt it, even if no one said a word. The room held its breath as the final note faded. Marty stood up without ceremony. No second take. No explanation. He closed the lid and stepped away. From then on, the piano was left behind. Not because he lacked the skill. Because some instruments ask you to feel everything. After that, he chose the guitar. Something you can hold. Something that lets you move forward. Some songs don’t just get performed. They quietly change how an artist keeps going.
“THIS SONG MADE HIM WALK AWAY FROM THE PIANO FOR GOOD.” The last time Marty Robbins sat down at the…