About this song
Adapted from the Ukrainian folk chant 'Shchedryk', its four-note ostinato repeats like peeling bells. The piece became a pop-culture staple after feature film and commercial use in the 1990s.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Carol of the Bells online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Christmas carol melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Carol of the Bells?
Carol of the Bells is Mykola Leontovych (1914) (Christmas carol). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Carol of the Bells usually played in?
This arrangement is written in G minor. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Carol of the Bells available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.