About this song
One of the oldest surviving Christmas carols, referenced by Dickens in A Christmas Carol. Its dark minor-mode melody sets it apart from every other carol in the December songbook.
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 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 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 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen?
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen is Traditional English carol (16th century) (Christmas carol). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen usually played in?
This arrangement is written in E minor. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 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.