Originally Posted by: Mike_x1x

I am trying to work out how to find the notes of a song ( i.e. the notes the singer uses ),

I can do some but it takes me ages to find even a simple melody.

Does anyone else have any tips on this?

I'm trying to do "I want to break free" by Queen. I have listened to the song over and over but TBH I'm getting nowhere.

That's where the music notation is invaluable. Lots of sites sell the sheet music. And I'm sure your local music store has or can order it.

https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0063972

Have fun with it!