About this song
A 19th-century dance tune whose 'Pop!' burst became a musical in-joke across generations. The six-eight jig rhythm is a classic exercise in keeping a light, bouncy pulse.
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 Pop Goes the Weasel 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 Pop Goes the Weasel?
Pop Goes the Weasel is Traditional English (1850s) (Traditional folk). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Pop Goes the Weasel 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 Pop Goes the Weasel 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.