diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index ffc953a..8402584 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -36,6 +36,15 @@ the pane in the current window with the largest height, put the following in you
 let g:tslime_autoset_pane = 1
 ```
 
+If you want a command to be sent to tmux before your actual command, put the following
+into your config:
+
+```vim
+let g:tslime_pre_command = "C-c"
+```
+
+This example will empty whatever is in the prompt or put tmux into normal mode.
+
 Setting Keybindings
 -------------------
 
diff --git a/plugin/tslime.vim b/plugin/tslime.vim
index e027c30..b6ac67f 100644
--- a/plugin/tslime.vim
+++ b/plugin/tslime.vim
@@ -15,6 +15,9 @@ function! Send_keys_to_Tmux(keys)
     call <SID>Tmux_Vars()
   endif
 
+  if exists("g:tslime_pre_command")
+    call system("tmux send-keys -t " . s:tmux_target() . " " . g:tslime_pre_command)
+  endif
   call system("tmux send-keys -t " . s:tmux_target() . " " . a:keys)
 endfunction