The new Band Aid is available from today for download for the humble price of 99p.
30 years after the original song was originally released, Sir Bob Geldof has organised another star studded line-up to sing this years relief song in aid of the African Ebola crisis which has, since its outbreak, killed over 5000 people.
Stars this year include Seal, 1D, Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Bastille, Jesse Ware, Paloma Faith and Clean Bandit.
In the coming weeks a CD version will be made available at the cost of £4 but not available on streaming sites or for free until January 2015.
Lyrics
It’s Christmas time, and there’s no need to be afraid – 1D
At Christmas time, we let in light and banish shade – Ed Sheeran
And in our world of plenty, we can spread a smile of joy – Rita Ora
Throw your arms around the world At Christmas time – Sam Smith
But say a prayer, pray for the other ones – Paloma Faith
At Christmas time, it’s hard but while you’re having fun – Emeli Sande
There’s a world outside your window, and it’s a world of dread and fear – Elbow
Where a kiss of love can kill you – Dan from Bastille
and there’s death in every tear – Angelique Kidjo
And the Christmas bells that ring there are the clanging chimes of doom – Chris Martin
Well tonight we’re reaching out and touching you – Bono
No peace and joy this Christmas in West Africa – Seal
The only hope they’ll have is being alive – Ellie Goulding
Where to comfort is to fear, Where to touch is to be scared – Sinead O’Connor
How can they know it’s Christmas time at all – Bono
Here’s to you – 1D
Raise a glass to everyone – Olly Murs
And here’s to them – Bastille
And all their years to come – Sam Smith
Let them know it’s Christmas time after all – Rita Ora
Chorus – All
Feed the world, let them know it’s Christmas time again
Feel the world, let them know it’s Christmas time again
Heal the world, let them know it’s Christmas time again
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