diff --git a/SDL/main.c b/SDL/main.c
index bf2976b..2ceed71 100644
--- a/SDL/main.c
+++ b/SDL/main.c
@@ -495,6 +495,7 @@ static void handle_events(GB_gameboy_t *gb)
                     case SDL_SCANCODE_R:
                         if (event.key.keysym.mod & MODIFIER) {
                             pending_command = GB_SDL_RESET_COMMAND;
+                            paused = false;
                         }
                         break;