About this song
A Scottish-derived love ballad that became a campfire and schoolyard standard. The rising octave leap on 'My Bonnie' is one of the great vocal warm-up moments in all of folk singing.
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 My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Traditional folk 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 My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean?
My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean is Traditional Scottish folk song (Traditional folk). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean 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 My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean 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.