diff --git a/main.go b/main.go
index c46e3c4..4fe98ce 100755
--- a/main.go
+++ b/main.go
@@ -138,6 +138,9 @@ func main() {
 		case 'p':
 			paused = !paused
 			pause <- paused
+			if paused {
+				keych <- 'z'
+			}
 		case 'r':
 			skip = time.Duration(0)
 			originalStart = time.Now()