Band Aid 30 lyrics revealed as stars head to studio

The lyrics of the new version of Do They Know It's Christmas?One Direction's Niall Horan arriving at the recording session. Credit: Doug Peters/Empics Entertainment

The lyrics of the new version of Do They Know It's Christmas? have been revealed as celebrities gather to record the 30th anniversary Band Aid single.

The original 1984 single was put together to raise funds for famine-affected Ethiopia.

The lyrics in the new version, released to mark 30 years since Band Aid, have been changed to specifically reflect the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

The song, to be released on Monday, is expected to raise millions to help countries stricken by the deadly virus.

New lyric

"Where a kiss of love can kill you - And there's death in every tear."

Old lyric

"Where the only water flowing is the bitter sting of tears."

New lyric

"No peace and joy this Christmas in West Africa - the only hope they'll have is being alive".

Old lyric

"And there won't be snow in Africa this Christmas time - the greatest gift they'll get this year is life."

New lyric

"Well tonight we're reaching out and touching you."

Old lyric

"Well tonight thank God it's them instead of you.

Bob Geldof's Band Aid project will raise money to tackle the Ebola crisis. Credit: Doug Peters/Empics Entertainment

One Direction, Rita Ora, Adele and Coldplay are among those taking to the studio to record the new single.

Other acts performing on the track are Ed Sheeran, Emeli Sande, Sam Smith, Olly Murs, and Bono, who has sung on every version of the song.

Rita Ora is among those taking to the studio to record the new single. Credit: PA Wire

The original line up featured the likes of Bananarama, George Michael and Duran Duran.

The song will get its first air on Sunday night's X Factor show ahead of its release on Monday.

Watch the original Band Aid single below: