Background
"Liberian Girl" was written by Michael Jackson and co-produced by Quincy Jones. The inspiration for the song came from when Michael was playing on his pinball machine. The song was dedicated to his long-time friend Elizabeth Taylor. This song is written in the key of G sharp minor. Jackson's vocal spans from D4 to C6. It has a moderate tempo and metronome of 120 beats per minute.
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