diff --git a/src/mpdnotify.py b/src/mpdnotify.py
index 2a46084..2d1dc1a 100644
--- a/src/mpdnotify.py
+++ b/src/mpdnotify.py
@@ -147,8 +147,10 @@ class Notifier(object):
     def bind_keys(self):
         def playpause():
             status = self.client.status()
-            pause = int(status['state'] == 'play')
-            self.client.pause(pause)
+            if status['state'] == 'stop':
+                self.client.play()
+            else:
+                self.client.pause()
 
         def volume_down():
             status = self.client.status()