About this song
Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, 'Jingle Bells' is one of the most familiar and most-played songs in the world. Its melody entered the public domain decades ago.
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 Jingle Bells online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain American carol (1857) 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 Jingle Bells?
Jingle Bells is James Lord Pierpont (American carol (1857)). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Jingle Bells usually played in?
This arrangement is written in C major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Jingle 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.
Can I use this Jingle Bells MIDI for karaoke or a sing-along?
Yes — play the demo as a backing melody and sing along. It is a simple, easy-to-follow single-line arrangement of the 1857 classic, and the composition is in the public domain, so holiday performances and videos need no licence.
Is there a jazz version of Jingle Bells here?
This demo plays the traditional straight melody. If you want a jazz or swing feel, load your own Jingle Bells MIDI into the main MIDI Room player — it works with any MIDI file and runs entirely in your browser.