diff --git a/empc.el b/empc.el
index 1a0756a..b71896e 100644
--- a/empc.el
+++ b/empc.el
@@ -886,6 +886,7 @@ If the stream process is killed for whatever the reason, pause mpd if possible."
 (empc-define-toggle-command "single")
 
 ;; Controlling playback
+(empc-define-simple-command "play")
 (empc-define-simple-command "next")
 (empc-define-toggle-command "pause" "state" state
                             (cond