About this song
The world's oldest national anthem, first published in 1744. Its melody traveled the globe under many names — including 'My Country, 'Tis of Thee' in the United States — making it one of the most harmonized tunes in history.
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 Save the King online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain National anthem 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 Save the King?
God Save the King is Traditional (1744) (National anthem). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is God Save the King usually played in?
This arrangement is written in F major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of God Save the King 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.