About this song
Its descending scale opening is one of the most recognizable down-the-stairs melodies in music. Mason attributed the tune to Handel, and it remains America's most-published Christmas hymn.
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 Joy to the World 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 Joy to the World?
Joy to the World is Lowell Mason / Isaac Watts (1839) (Christmas carol). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Joy to the World 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 Joy to the World 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.