I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts is an EP by the Waitresses. It includes the singles "Christmas Wrapping" (1981) and "Square Pegs" (1982); the latter was the theme song of the television series of the same name. "I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts" is a live cover (recorded from a Westwood One radio broadcast) of a song by Tin Huey, the prior band of Waitresses founder Chris Butler. Track listing All songs written by Chris Butler and arranged by the Waitresses "Christmas Wrapping" – 5:25 "Bread and Butter" – 4:11 "Square Pegs" – 3:06 "The Smartest Person I Know" – 3:33 "I Could Rule the World If I Could Only Get the Parts" – 3:46 Personnel Patty Donahue – vocals Tracy Wormworth – bass Billy Ficca – drums Chris Butler – guitar Dan Klayman – organ Mars Williams – saxophone with: Dave Buck – trumpet on "Christmas Wrapping" Charts Trivia A backwards message was inserted in the middle of the track "The Smartest Person I Know." Singer Patty Donahue says: "Anyone who worries about subliminal messages on pop records is a fool. Everyone else have a nice day." References 1982 EPs The Waitresses EPs Polydor Records EPs