diff --git a/src/howler.core.js b/src/howler.core.js
index 8717b57a..a4db8b0b 100644
--- a/src/howler.core.js
+++ b/src/howler.core.js
@@ -717,6 +717,15 @@
       } else if (typeof sprite === 'undefined') {
         // Use the default sound sprite (plays the full audio length).
         sprite = '__default';
+
+        // Check if there is a single paused sound that isn't ended.
+        // If there is, play that sound. If not, continue as usual.
+        for (var i = 0; i < self._sounds.length; i++) {
+          if (self._sounds[i]._paused && !self._sounds[i]._ended) {
+            id = self._sounds[i]._id;
+            break;
+          }
+        }
       }
 
       // Get the selected node, or get one from the pool.